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MidNite Solar MNPV6-WS rapid shutdown unit

Model: MNPV6-WS · SKU: Not documented

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Device type
Rapid shutdown component (PLC receiver unit)Source [1]
Rapid shutdown compliance
NEC2020 section 690.12 (maker's statement)Source [1]
Maximum input powerNot documented
Maximum input voltage
600 VSource [1]
Maximum input currentNot documented
Output voltage
600 VSource [1]
Maximum output currentNot documented
Communications
Power-line communication (PLC) with a SunSpec certified RSS transmitterSource [1]
EfficiencyNot documented
Operating temperature
-40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F convertedSource [1]
Enclosure
Type 3RSource [1]
Safety listingNot documented
Weight
2.27 kg5 lb convertedCalculatedSource [1]
Dimensions
88.9 D × 203.2 W × 342.9 L mm3.5 D × 8 W × 13.5 L inCalculatedSource [1]
Enclosure volume6.19 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty termNot documented

All recorded specifications

Communications
Power-line communication (PLC) with a SunSpec certified RSS transmitterDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Rapid shutdown activation is controlled by power-line communication (PLC) with a certified RSS Transmitter"; the transmitter is a separate part. Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 1, description

Printed as "Rapid shutdown activation is controlled by power-line communication (PLC) with a certified RSS Transmitter"; the transmitter is a separate part. Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 1, description

[1]
Device type
Rapid shutdown component (PLC receiver unit)Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as the heading "MNPV-WS RAPID SHUTDOWN COMPONENTS"; page 1 says rapid shutdown activation "is controlled by power-line communication (PLC) with a certified RSS Transmitter" and the MNPV6-WS "Requires Sunspec Certified Transmitter for rapid shutdown control". Image only, read from the rendered pages.

Location: Pages 1 and 2, heading; page 1 description

Printed as the heading "MNPV-WS RAPID SHUTDOWN COMPONENTS"; page 1 says rapid shutdown activation "is controlled by power-line communication (PLC) with a certified RSS Transmitter" and the MNPV6-WS "Requires Sunspec Certified Transmitter for rapid shutdown control". Image only, read from the rendered pages.

Location: Pages 1 and 2, heading; page 1 description

[1]
Dimensions
88.9 D × 203.2 W × 342.9 L mm3.5 D × 8 W × 13.5 L inCalculated13.5 x 8 x 3.5 in x 25.4 mm/in, rounded to 0.1 mm
Conditions

Printed as "Dimensions 13.5"L x 8"W x 3.5"D" under MidNite's own axis names; converted from inches. The boxed size 14"L x 9"W x 4"D is not used. Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Dimensions

Printed as "Dimensions 13.5"L x 8"W x 3.5"D" under MidNite's own axis names; converted from inches. The boxed size 14"L x 9"W x 4"D is not used. Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Dimensions

[1]
Enclosure
Type 3RDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Aluminum rainproof type 3R enclosure that accommodates grounding". Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 1, Enclosure list

Printed as "Aluminum rainproof type 3R enclosure that accommodates grounding". Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 1, Enclosure list

[1]
Maximum input voltage
600 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Max input 600 VDCC" (as printed) in the specifications table and "connecting strings up to 600VDC" on page 1. Image only, read from the rendered pages.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Max input; page 1 description

Printed as "Max input 600 VDCC" (as printed) in the specifications table and "connecting strings up to 600VDC" on page 1. Image only, read from the rendered pages.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Max input; page 1 description

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Operating temperature
-40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Max ambient temp -40°C TO +85°C". Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Max ambient temp

Printed as "Max ambient temp -40°C TO +85°C". Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Max ambient temp

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Output voltage
600 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Max output 600 VDC". Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Max output

Printed as "Max output 600 VDC". Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Max output

[1]
Rapid shutdown compliance
NEC2020 section 690.12 (maker's statement)Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "MNPV6-WS meets NEC2020 section 690.12 Rapid Shutdown of PV systems on buildings" and "Listed PVRSS and PVRSE rapid shut down equipment and systems for US and Canada"; maker claims, no listing record was checked, not a current code ruling. Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 1, Enclosure list

Printed as "MNPV6-WS meets NEC2020 section 690.12 Rapid Shutdown of PV systems on buildings" and "Listed PVRSS and PVRSE rapid shut down equipment and systems for US and Canada"; maker claims, no listing record was checked, not a current code ruling. Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 1, Enclosure list

[1]
Weight
2.27 kg5 lb convertedCalculated5 lb x 0.45359237 kg/lb, rounded to 0.01 kg
Conditions

Printed as "Weight 5 Lbs."; converted from pounds. Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Weight

Printed as "Weight 5 Lbs."; converted from pounds. Image only, read from the rendered page.

Location: Page 2, specifications table, Weight

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Warranty

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. MidNite Solar MNPV-WS Rapid Shutdown Components brochure, MNPV6-WS (REV A Sept 11, 2023)Official document · Revision REV A · 2023-09-11 · Checked https://www.midnitesolar.com/pdfs/MNPV6-WS_brochure_frontBack.pdf